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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-15, 01:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,147
Posted By TurtleRacer

You should be able to hold your line with any...

You should be able to hold your line with any bike geometry, that's just a skill that needs practicing/development. If it's more of an issue with your current bike, it could be fit related (stem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-15, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By TurtleRacer

Is it harder to mount cold tires?

Is it harder to mount tires when they're cold? It's about 12 celsius in my workroom, and I'm trying (and failing) to mount my tubless tires (Hutchinson Atom) on my ultegra wheelset. I've tried soapy...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-26-15, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Three small questions: 1. Where do you buy your...

Three small questions:
1. Where do you buy your chain rings from?
2. Is buying used chainrings - bad idea?
3. Why are chainrings so expensive?!?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-19-15, 01:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,802
Posted By TurtleRacer

+1. I was convinced of this when I saw how much...

+1. I was convinced of this when I saw how much the bottom-bracket flexes when riding in my trainer (even at 200 watts). Even if there were any flex in my cranks it would be insignificant compared to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-15, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Bring the wheels to where you bought them from...

Bring the wheels to where you bought them from (if a brick and mortar store) and ask them to give you some bolts that fit. If it's an online retailer, you can ask them to send you some bolts as well...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-03-15, 12:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,241
Posted By TurtleRacer

I believe the lock rings are italian threaded (I...

I believe the lock rings are italian threaded (I believe compatible with campagnolo lock rings). The wheels come with a lock ring. I don't know what a generic cog is, but I use dura ace cogs on my...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-15, 02:11 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,089
Posted By TurtleRacer

There's also the fact that gyms are kinda nasty...

There's also the fact that gyms are kinda nasty for germs. Overtraining does weaken your immune system - the last two times I went to the gym overtrained, I got a cold the next (or second) day (and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-15, 02:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By TurtleRacer

Looks awesome and you got a good deal on the...

Looks awesome and you got a good deal on the tent. Those nuts look a bit small though... the pragmatist in me says they should be 15mm :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-15, 01:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,692
Posted By TurtleRacer

Just curious - have you inspected your bearings...

Just curious - have you inspected your bearings to see how/why they failed? Or were they worn? deformed? One big advantage ceramics have over steel is corrosion resistance (and low friction in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,692
Posted By TurtleRacer

So I did some reading on bearings, and I spoke...

So I did some reading on bearings, and I spoke with a mechanical engineer who works in machining - ceramic bearings are advantageous in high load, high temperature settings - neither of which apply...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-15, 03:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,692
Posted By TurtleRacer

As the first law of thermodynamics says -...

As the first law of thermodynamics says - "there's no such thing as a free lunch". The momentum that you get isn't free - it's just energy you spent earlier. All else being equal, being lighter will...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-23-15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,297
Posted By TurtleRacer

Burnaby is almost $500 (not including insurance)...

Burnaby is almost $500 (not including insurance) and doesn't include racing - but it is indoors, heated, and they have coached workouts a couple times a week. Even at that price, the track is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-15, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

I run my SPD SLs at the lowest tension (both road...

I run my SPD SLs at the lowest tension (both road and track). I haven't ever accidentally pulled out of my pedals- and I can't (I've tried really hard on my trainer). But I'm a noob and only 170lbs,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,089
Posted By TurtleRacer

429276 This is @zaktrak...

429276

This is @zaktrak (https://twitter.com/zaktrak)'s motor-pacing bike. There is some interesting geometry and construction here :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-07-15, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
Posted By TurtleRacer

Thanks, makes sense. It would be good for the...

Thanks, makes sense. It would be good for the software to make that clear (or maybe it did and I'm a bad user). Also would be good if it used minimum values for scoring accuracy.... but I'm sure you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-06-15, 01:05 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 102,028
Posted By TurtleRacer

2 hours!? That must be some kind of record :) It...

2 hours!? That must be some kind of record :) It took me 1 hour to break my K710 (slowest part of building my bike).

How does the "drop buster" work? I don't see how it would prevent chain drops...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-15, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
Posted By TurtleRacer

TrainerRoad: mixed messages - am I doing it wrong?

TrainerRoad is pretty neat, and pretty straight-forward - but one thing confuses me (maybe I'm over thinking it): for a given interval, TrainerRoad has a target power output - but some workouts will...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-17-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,377
Posted By TurtleRacer

I agree with what's been said before. Plus: -...

I agree with what's been said before. Plus:
- The best bike is the one that fits you (so if you can test ride or test fit any of the bikes you are considering)
- What if you don't end up liking...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-12-14, 12:01 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 152,919
Posted By TurtleRacer

Yep, and no repleacable inserts for when your...

Yep, and no repleacable inserts for when your dropouts get chewed up. And that lip will make it harder to get a wrench on the axle nuts.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-14-14, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Relevant BroScience video:...

Relevant BroScience video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmmZULPUEkQ

Supplements should be used to 'supplement' that which is missing or lacking. Taking an untargetted supplement with not known...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Thanks, Carleton, queerpunk, Brian - that makes a...

Thanks, Carleton, queerpunk, Brian - that makes a lot of sense. I didn't realize there was a difference between convention and "mathematically correct" - but I should have seen it coming, as I've...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-14, 02:58 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Can anyone refer me to a "correct" gear-inch...

Can anyone refer me to a "correct" gear-inch chart? I've looked at a few now, and I'm seeing different values for the same gear/tire combinations (e.g. 48x15 /w 700c 23mm tire is 84.1 according to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-14, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,520
Posted By TurtleRacer

In roller racing do you typically have people...

In roller racing do you typically have people holding your bike for you? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of rollers? (I have no experience riding rollers)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-03-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Do you reduce the pressure on your tubulars once...

Do you reduce the pressure on your tubulars once you're done riding for the day (e.g. drop them to 80-90 psi until you're going to ride them next)? I remember reading that you should somewhere, but I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-28-14, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 385,102
Posted By TurtleRacer

Ha, well I'm not very big, not very fit, not very...

Ha, well I'm not very big, not very fit, not very flexible, nor a sprinter... so maybe I don't need sprint bars :lol:. But since I have them, I'll try them for now and try some road bars too.

I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-27-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

How do you fit your track bikes? I've seen a lot...

How do you fit your track bikes? I've seen a lot of guides online for general bike fitting (torso angles, knee angles, etc.) - but it's all road/touring/triathlon oriented. Do the "rules" of road...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-26-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 385,102
Posted By TurtleRacer

414278 Against better judgement, I decided...

414278

Against better judgement, I decided to build up my first track bike. It's a medium Planet X Pro Carbon. Just finished it this weekend, hoping to get some track time tomorrow. So far the fit...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-24-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,377
Posted By TurtleRacer

Are you sure your local track isn't going to...

Are you sure your local track isn't going to include rentals in the cost of the certification courses? That seems like a good way to keep interest down! I thought most tracks include rentals in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-24-14, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By TurtleRacer

Your favorite workouts?

What are your favorite (on track or off) workouts?

Track:
flying 200s
2 pacelines evenly spaced on track riding at a moderate/easy pace, on the bell lead riders drop-down and sprint to join the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-23-14, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Random pro-tip (from a noob): if you have a...

Random pro-tip (from a noob): if you have a lever-head pump that pops off at higher pressures (especially with non-threaded valves), a wrap of painters tape on the stem may help keep the valve on.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-14, 12:53 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Thanks for the feedback! I like the idea of...

Thanks for the feedback! I like the idea of having an electric pump, but I don't like dealing with batteries and charging.

I ordered a Rennkompressor from amazon.ca - quite a bit cheaper than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,236
Posted By TurtleRacer

I had this issue recently with FSA gossamer...

I had this issue recently with FSA gossamer cranks - I was getting rub in the tallest gear while riding and while in the trainer. Under load the rings would flex 1-1.5mm. I was able to fix it by...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-19-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Lezyne does...sort of.... depending on the size...

Lezyne does...sort of.... depending on the size of your suitcase, it's 60cm tall: http://www.amazon.com/Lezyne-CNC-Travel-Floor-Silver/dp/B005UZMUDA
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-19-14, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Which pump head does your Rennkompressor have?...

Which pump head does your Rennkompressor have? I'm dubious of lever-style pump heads at higher pressures.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-18-14, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Floor pumps suitable for high pressures

Any recommendations for a track pump suitable for high pressure tubs (over 120 psi)? (Normally I read reviews, but most people don't use there pumps for high pressures)

My filzer pro team pump...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-15-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,298
Posted By TurtleRacer

+1 If you haven't ridden track before, your...

+1

If you haven't ridden track before, your local track should have bikes available to rent pretty cheaply. You may have to (and probably should) take an intro to track course - to keep yourself...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-14, 12:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,325
Posted By TurtleRacer

Rubbing or shifting problems are just...

Rubbing or shifting problems are just tuning/set-up of the derailleurs. The car analogy doesn't quite work here - tuning up the shifting on your Novara should take any good bike mechanic 10 minutes...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,325
Posted By TurtleRacer

The short answer is no, it's not worth it (if you...

The short answer is no, it's not worth it (if you use your bike). If you stick with it and want to upgrade to Ultegra in a few years, you'll have to spend more than $200. Maybe $200 seems like a lot...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-04-14, 02:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,257
Posted By TurtleRacer

Yeah, I know. I just thought it would be an...

Yeah, I know. I just thought it would be an interesting comparison point against the CAAD10 (non-track). The Planet X BB drop is just 1mm less though!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-03-14, 11:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,257
Posted By TurtleRacer

I didn't think that was open for debate at all...

I didn't think that was open for debate at all (at least not for steep tracks - but I'm a newb). Out of curiosity, I looked up some BB drops for 56cm TT bikes:

Road bikes:
CAAD10 69 mm
Pinarello...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-17-14, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,062
Posted By TurtleRacer

Nice sleuthing hamster! It looks like this is...

Nice sleuthing hamster! It looks like this is another case of marketing "clarifying" things :rolleyes:

The biggest question I have now is why invent an arbitrary naming scheme (when a known and...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-16-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,062
Posted By TurtleRacer

Interestingly it looks like 3005 alu may have...

Interestingly it looks like 3005 alu may have higher tensile and yield strength, based on what I've found here:
Aluminium / Aluminum 3005 Alloy (UNS A93005)...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-15-14, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,062
Posted By TurtleRacer

I agree - it is very odd that no one else uses...

I agree - it is very odd that no one else uses 3xxx series aluminum, so odd, that I wonder if when Argon18 describes their frames as "Triple-butted 3001 Aluminum Thermo-Tech tubing" I wonder if...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-14-14, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,062
Posted By TurtleRacer

3XXX series aluminum

Anyone have any information on 3XXX series aluminum? Argon 18 uses this series alloy in their frames, but it seems like most frame manufacturers use 6XXX or 7XXX alloys.

In a bike frame...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-09-14, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

Chain maintenance

How often do you clean/lube your chain? (I'm sure it differs if you're riding indoor vs outdoor tracks)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-14, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

I have heard that CF isn't always lighter than...

I have heard that CF isn't always lighter than aluminum (I thought it was generally stiffer though). Is it wrong that I prefer the Planet-X based solely on its looks? :)
The Hoy is definitely better...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

I wouldn't advise a novice to do a custom build,...

I wouldn't advise a novice to do a custom build, but I would say reliability is more important than frame weight/stiffness (missing shifts and having mechanicals is no fun and could turn a novice off...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-14, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,719
Posted By TurtleRacer

What's more important: frame or components?

I'm looking at picking up a track bike to ride at the local velodrome (novice rider)- how should I budget my funds? Get a cheap frame and spend more on wheels/cranks/cogs/bars? Or get a nicer frame...
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